How to travel from Nantes to Bilbao

There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of zł 257.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Bilbao:

A bus is zł 1,658 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Bilbao costing on average zł 1,914.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 49m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 57m.

The distance from Nantes to Bilbao is approximately 281 miles (453 km).

The average frequency per day from Nantes to Bilbao is:

• Around 32 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with KLM, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Iberia, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Bilbao by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Nantes to Bilbao:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.